John Deere 303 vs Oliver 500

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 303

John Deere 303

36 HP · 1963–1966

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Oliver 500

Oliver 500

35 HP · 1961–1963

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 303 is more powerful than the Oliver 500: 36 HP versus 35 HP (+1 HP, +3%).
  • The John Deere 303 is the more recent model: production started in 1963, versus 1961 for the Oliver 500.

Full specs comparison

John Deere 303Oliver 500
Power36 HP35 HP
Production years1963–19661961–1963
FuelDieselGasoline
Cylinders44
Displacement2.3 L2.5 L
Weight1 740 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGear
Gears (fwd/rev)10 / 36 / 2
Wheelbase188 cm191 cm
Length337 cm288 cm

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the John Deere 303 or the Oliver 500?

The John Deere 303 is more powerful than the Oliver 500: 36 HP versus 35 HP (+1 HP, +3%).

Which is more recent, the John Deere 303 or the Oliver 500?

The John Deere 303 is the more recent model: production started in 1963, versus 1961 for the Oliver 500.

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